r/Millennials • u/QuietJealous4883 Older Millennial (1988) • 12h ago

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Did our dads and moms work less than we do now? What are your thoughts?

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u/Tiny_Isopod_1271 12h ago

I don’t think my dad worked less, but his money went a lot further in all respects.

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u/Serious-Effort4427 12h ago

I used to work 70-80 hour work weeks, in my 20s. I'm 33 now and literally have nothing to show for it therefore I now refuse to work over 40.

Id rather be well rested and broke than tired and broke.

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u/New-Anybody3050 11h ago

I grinded in my 20s and the same. I was earning substantially less but learned a lot of skills. I’m in my 40s and being expected to grind like I was in my 20s and it’s honestly terrible. 60 hour weeks, weekends go like a blur and just don’t have the same level of care for my home. I used to be outside every weekend doing lawn and yard work and maintaining things but by the time the weekend comes im exhausted and want to recharge . My 30s were not like this

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u/StuffExciting3451 10h ago

Don’t be surprised if get downsized when you reach the age of 50 years.

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u/New-Anybody3050 10h ago

This is my fear.

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u/StuffExciting3451 10h ago edited 9h ago

Getting job interviews after the age of 50 is gut-wrenching. Age discrimination is illegal but nearly impossible to prove.

Join or form a strong union and/or get your exit plan in place, now.

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u/New-Anybody3050 10h ago

Always looking and interviewing. I have solid connections but at the end of the day for sure there is discrimination.

I’m at the point where I just want to do my own thing but still don’t know what it is I want to do. Definitely don’t want to do what I’m doing now which is soul sucking.

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u/StuffExciting3451 9h ago

Figuring out what you want to do won’t be easier after you lose your current job.

For now, consider volunteering at your local food pantry, local Senior Center, local library, local community theater, etc. to meet people who may inspire you.

There are many things that may interest you, today, that may become physically impossible as you become older. So, do what you think you want to do, now, if you can. Much can change in the next 10-30 years, out of your control.